Sunday, March 29, 2026
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord:
Love and Betrayal
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38A
Key Passage
The Lord turned and looked at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said to him, "Before the cock crows today, you will deny me three times." (Luke 22:61)
Questions
Adults:
When have you felt that you betrayed the confidence of another, as Peter did when he denied Jesus?
Children:
When have you let someone down who trusted you? How did you feel?
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Readings
Psalm
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First Reading
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Salvation Only Through the Lord's Servant
Second Reading
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Imitating Christ's Humility
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Gospel
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The Passion of Jesus
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